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Daisy Days Interpretive Hikes At Arabia Mountain
Daisy Days Interpretive Hikes At Arabia Mountain
Daisy Days are here! Join a guided hike with Arabia Mountain's Naturalist to learn about Arabia’s radiant and redolent Porter's Daisy or Sunflower (Helianthus porteri). We’ll share our favorite spots for daisy gazing and tips on how to hike safely and responsibly to reduce impact. Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes. […]
Basic Archery
Basic Archery
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details.Class will be offered at 1pm, and 2:30pm and last approximately 1 hour. […]
AWARE Animal Tours
AWARE Animal Tours
Meet some cool ambassador animals! AWARE offers tours at 1pm every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) at their facility at 4158 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038. Tours are free but donations are always welcome to assist AWARE with its mission to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife and educate the public. Come on out and meet […]
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Cancelled – Fall Color Walks: South Rockdale Community Park
Cancelled – Fall Color Walks: South Rockdale Community Park
This hike has been cancelled due to the shelter in place recommendation in Rockdale County. Please join us next week for the Fall Color Hike. Fall is here! Explore the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area with Arabia Alliance staff on these fun Fall Color Walks, 8:30-10am every Tuesday of October. And while the Porter's daisy […]
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Everett Park Volunteer Day
Everett Park Volunteer Day
Join the Stonecrest Naturalist Coordinator, the Arabia Alliance team and other volunteers in beautifying and revitalizing this hidden gem along the South River! Bring work gloves and water to drink. Ages 14 and up.
Walk It Out Wednesdays With Ranger Doffice
Walk It Out Wednesdays With Ranger Doffice
Take a refreshing break from your daily routine, unwind amidst nature's beauty, and energize your body with a brisk walk through Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. Embrace the serenity of nature while boosting your well-being, one step at a time, with Ranger Doffice. Click here or at the link below to reserve a spot.
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Arabia Reads: Kyle Brooks And Andrea Jurjević
Arabia Reads: Kyle Brooks And Andrea Jurjević
Enjoy an evening of art and books! This special Arabia Reads event will feature writers who are also artists. Come to the Lithonia Woman's Club on Thursday, October 3 for some beautiful artwork and books by local Heritage Area resident and artist Kyle "BlackCatTips" Brooks (author of the children's book Smile A While) and poet […]
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3rd Annual Chalk Art Walk
Join us for the 3rd Annual Chalk Art Walk On October 4th at the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Center. Part of Stonecrest Fest, enjoy the artists at work from Wednesday, October 2 through Friday October 4. AND meet and greet the artists on Friday from 4-6pm. Participating artists include: Steve Paul, C FluxSings, Jerrell of Piccasso’s […]
Decatur Book Festival
The Arabia Alliance will be tabling at this year's Decatur Book Festival from 10/4-10/5! The This year's programming will take place across downtown Decatur at 5 venues on 10 stages. In addition to panel discussions, readings and Q&As, more than 90 exhibitors, food vendors and musicians will activate the Decatur Square. Look for directional signage […]
Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Join a guided hike with Arabia Mountain's Naturalist to learn about Arabia’s ecology and human history. We’ll share our favorite spots and how to hike safely and responsibly to reduce impact. Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes. Click here or at the link below to sign up.
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Volunteer Stewardship Day At Arabia Mountain
Volunteer Stewardship Day At Arabia Mountain
Come out to the Arabia Mountain Nature Center the first Saturday of each month for a volunteer stewardship day to help improve the health and beauty of Arabia Mountain! From 8-11am, join Arabia Rangers and volunteers in removing invasive plants and trash and other activities. We’ll provide tools but BYO gloves and water!
Rivers Alive Stream & Trash Cleanup at Arabia Mountain
Rivers Alive Stream & Trash Cleanup at Arabia Mountain
Join Arabia Rangers as we remove trash from within and around Polebridge Creek at Arabia Mountain! There are 2 sessions 10am-12:30pm 12:30-3pm Wear water shoes or old sneakers as we’ll be wading in and around the creek to remove plastic, trash, and tires. Don't want to get your feet wet? We are also leading a […]
Stonecrest Fest 2024
Stonecrest Fest 2024
It's that time of the year again for the 6th Annual Stonecrest Fest 2024! Enjoy food vendors, live entertainment, soccer demonstration games, family fun, and a fall celebration thrown by the City of Stonecrest! Click here or the link below for more information.
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Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Join a guided hike with Arabia Mountain's Naturalist to learn about Arabia’s ecology and human history. We’ll share our favorite spots and how to hike safely and responsibly to reduce impact. Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes. Click here or at the link below to sign up.
AWARE Animal Tours
AWARE Animal Tours
Meet some cool ambassador animals! AWARE offers tours at 1pm every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) at their facility at 4158 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038. Tours are free but donations are always welcome to assist AWARE with its mission to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife and educate the public. Come on out and meet […]
Guided Mountain Hike
Guided Mountain Hike
Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. Click event for more details.Groups […]
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Fall Color Walks: Evans Mill Trailhead
Fall Color Walks: Evans Mill Trailhead
Fall is here! Explore the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area with Arabia Alliance staff on these fun Fall Color Walks, 8:30-10am every Tuesday of October. Each walk will be at a different location in the NHA exploring our vast history, nature and geography. And while the Porter's daisy didn't have a great year, we may […]
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Rescheduled Daisy Days Walks With The Arabia Alliance: Panola Mountain State Park
Rescheduled Daisy Days Walks With The Arabia Alliance: Panola Mountain State Park
*Parking at Panola Mountain State Park is $5 This event was previously scheduled for Thursday, September 26 and was cancelled due to rain. The Arabia Alliance Staff joins with the naturalist at Panola Mountain State Park for a special hike on the mountain to see the Daisy (Porter's Sunflower) bloom! Panola Mountain is a National […]
Walk It Out Wednesdays With Ranger Doffice
Walk It Out Wednesdays With Ranger Doffice
Take a refreshing break from your daily routine, unwind amidst nature's beauty, and energize your body with a brisk walk through Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. Embrace the serenity of nature while boosting your well-being, one step at a time, with Ranger Doffice. Click here or at the link below to reserve a spot.
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South River In The City: A Benefit On The Beltline
South River In The City: A Benefit On The Beltline
Celebrate at South River in the City, the South River Watershed Alliance's annual benefit located at the Krog District Patagonia store on the Atlanta Beltline. Indoor-outdoor festivities include a performance by Kumani Drummers, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres & Glide Pizza, prizes and a some special big screen entertainment! Activities to advance awareness of the South River […]
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Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Join a guided hike with Arabia Mountain's Naturalist to learn about Arabia’s ecology and human history. We’ll share our favorite spots and how to hike safely and responsibly to reduce impact. Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes. Click here or at the link below to sign up.
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Monastery Of The Holy Spirit Highlights And Insights Tour
Monastery Of The Holy Spirit Highlights And Insights Tour
Learn more about Conyer's incredible Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Tour participants will revel in the profound beauty and history of one of the most magnificent places in Georgia during this special tour. Docents will guide visitors on a remarkable journey through a place filled with purpose as visitors discover the spiritual landscape where Trappist […]
AWARE Animal Tours
AWARE Animal Tours
Meet some cool ambassador animals! AWARE offers tours at 1pm every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) at their facility at 4158 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038. Tours are free but donations are always welcome to assist AWARE with its mission to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife and educate the public. Come on out and meet […]
E.M.B.A.R.C. Fall Festival
E.M.B.A.R.C. Fall Festival
This 2nd Annual E.M.B.A.R.C. Fall Festival features a campsite s'mores station, garden tours, a costume contest, beekeeping demos, a DJ, fall crafts, local vendors, food vendors, a farm animal petting zoo, horseback rides, and more! Attendees will be able to engage in interactive arts and crafts activities for children, ensuring guests of all ages enjoy […]
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Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Join a guided hike with Arabia Mountain's Naturalist to learn about Arabia’s ecology and human history. We’ll share our favorite spots and how to hike safely and responsibly to reduce impact. Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes. Click here or at the link below to sign up.
AWARE Animal Tours
AWARE Animal Tours
Meet some cool ambassador animals! AWARE offers tours at 1pm every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) at their facility at 4158 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038. Tours are free but donations are always welcome to assist AWARE with its mission to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife and educate the public. Come on out and meet […]
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Fall Color Walks: Monastery of the Holy Spirit
Fall Color Walks: Monastery of the Holy Spirit
Fall is here! Explore the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area with Arabia Alliance staff on these fun Fall Color Walks, 8:30-10am every Tuesday of October. Each walk will be at a different location in the NHA exploring our vast history, nature and geography. And while the Porter's daisy didn't have a great year, we may […]
Volunteer Habitat Restoration Workday At Historic Wilburn Farm
Volunteer Habitat Restoration Workday At Historic Wilburn Farm
Birds Georgia is restoring approximately 20 acres of grassland for birds and other wildlife at the Historic Wilburn Farm in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area.Our main goal for the workday is to remove small woody invasives from the perimeter of the meadows. If we have time, we will start collecting some seeds from the native […]
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Homeschool at Panola: Intro to Archaeology
Homeschool at Panola: Intro to Archaeology
Learn what an archaeologist does and how archaeologists understand the past through observations and inferences during this hands on homeschool class. We will then use problem solving skills to reconstruct pieces of pottery. Recommended Ages: 6-12. Must call park to register. Meet at Nature Center.Session 1: 9AM-11AMSession 2: 1PM-3PMEvent Fees and Phone Number: $8 plus […]
Homeschool at Panola: Intro to Archaeology
Homeschool at Panola: Intro to Archaeology
Learn what an archaeologist does and how archaeologists understand the past through observations and inferences during this hands on homeschool class. We will then use problem solving skills to reconstruct pieces of pottery. Recommended Ages: 6-12. Must call park to register. Meet at Nature Center.Session 1: 9AM-11AMSession 2: 1PM-3PMEvent Fees and Phone Number: $8 plus […]
Walk It Out Wednesdays With Ranger Doffice
Walk It Out Wednesdays With Ranger Doffice
Take a refreshing break from your daily routine, unwind amidst nature's beauty, and energize your body with a brisk walk through Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. Embrace the serenity of nature while boosting your well-being, one step at a time, with Ranger Doffice. Click here or at the link below to reserve a spot.
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Insect Discovery Hike
Insect Discovery Hike
Join Ranger Shaundon as we explore the diversity of invertebrates across Arabia Mountain. This hands-on experience will introduce you to a variety of insect species, their behaviors, and the microhabitats they inhabit. Participants will use observation tools like magnifying glasses and collection nets to safely capture and examine insects before releasing them back into their […]
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Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Join a guided hike with Arabia Mountain's Naturalist to learn about Arabia’s ecology and human history. We’ll share our favorite spots and how to hike safely and responsibly to reduce impact. Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes. Click here or at the link below to sign up.
Fall Tree Hike With Ranger Robby
Fall Tree Hike With Ranger Robby
Join Ranger Robby for a fall tree identification hike to learn more about Arabia Mountain’s forests and helpful tree ID signatures. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just looking for a unique outdoor experience, this hike is perfect for everyone. Click here for more information or at the link below.
Sunset Fishing At Arabia Lake!
Sunset Fishing At Arabia Lake!
Join us for a relaxing evening of fishing at Arabia Lake. We will start at the Nature Center for a short safety orientation, and then hike 1 mile to Arabia Lake with our fishing gear for the program. We’ll provide the fishing gear and instruction, but you’re more than welcome to bring your own gear. […]
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Guided Mountain Hike
Guided Mountain Hike
Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. Click event for more details.Groups […]
Intro to Tree Climbing
Intro to Tree Climbing
Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up.This strenuous […]
AWARE Animal Tours
AWARE Animal Tours
Meet some cool ambassador animals! AWARE offers tours at 1pm every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) at their facility at 4158 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038. Tours are free but donations are always welcome to assist AWARE with its mission to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife and educate the public. Come on out and meet […]
6 events,
Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Join a guided hike with Arabia Mountain's Naturalist to learn about Arabia’s ecology and human history. We’ll share our favorite spots and how to hike safely and responsibly to reduce impact. Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes. Click here or at the link below to sign up.
Tails on Trails
Tails on Trails
Show love for your four-legged friends by taking them on a ranger-led hike on the Watershed Trail (1.25 mi). Dogs must be kept on a 6 foot leash. Must register in advance by calling the Park Office. Meet at the Nature Center. Free treats and pets provided to all dogs.Event Fees and Phone Number: $5 […]
Creature Feature
Creature Feature
Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an […]
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Fall Color Walks: Lyon Farm
Fall Color Walks: Lyon Farm
Fall is here! Explore the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area with Arabia Alliance staff on these fun Fall Color Walks, 8:30-10am every Tuesday of October. Each walk will be at a different location in the NHA exploring our vast history, nature and geography. And while the Porter's daisy didn't have a great year, we may […]
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Walk It Out Wednesdays With Ranger Doffice
Walk It Out Wednesdays With Ranger Doffice
Take a refreshing break from your daily routine, unwind amidst nature's beauty, and energize your body with a brisk walk through Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. Embrace the serenity of nature while boosting your well-being, one step at a time, with Ranger Doffice. Click here or at the link below to reserve a spot.
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1 event,
Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Join a guided hike with Arabia Mountain's Naturalist to learn about Arabia’s ecology and human history. We’ll share our favorite spots and how to hike safely and responsibly to reduce impact. Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes. Click here or at the link below to sign up.
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Volunteer: Panola Mountain State Park Habitat Restoration Workday
Volunteer: Panola Mountain State Park Habitat Restoration Workday
Join us for a volunteer workday at Panola Mountain State Park, where we are restoring 50 acres of grassland and woodland habitat. Connect with Birds Georgia staff to learn the importance of native plants and habitats for birds and other wildlife while helping to remove non-native weeds and other undesirable species from the park. Click […]
Friends of Panola Mountain Extended Hike
Friends of Panola Mountain Extended Hike
Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited.Sturdy shoes, […]
LemonAid 5k Hero Walk
LemonAid 5k Hero Walk
Become a LemonAid Hero. Walk in solidarity to show you can overcome anything. Whether you are walking for a cause or walking for a person, join us for our 5th annual 5K walk to increase wellness and raise awareness. We are all heroes of life. $25 for adults and $10 for children. Children 3 and […]
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Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Morning Interpretive Hikes With Arabia Naturalists
Join a guided hike with Arabia Mountain's Naturalist to learn about Arabia’s ecology and human history. We’ll share our favorite spots and how to hike safely and responsibly to reduce impact. Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes. Click here or at the link below to sign up.
Junior Ranger Angler—Fishing Celebration!
Junior Ranger Angler—Fishing Celebration!
This spring and summer we fished with over 200 young people and taught them and their families about water safety and conservation. WE WANT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU! Come out to Alexander Lake at Panola Mountain State Park for a Fishing Celebration! We'll have some fun snacks and games and we'll supply fishing poles for […]
Creature Feature
Creature Feature
Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an […]
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Fall Color Walks: DeCastro Trailhead-Rockdale River Trail
Fall Color Walks: DeCastro Trailhead-Rockdale River Trail
Fall is here! Explore the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area with Arabia Alliance staff on these fun Fall Color Walks, 8:30-10am every Tuesday of October. Each walk will be at a different location in the NHA exploring our vast history, nature and geography. And while the Porter's daisy didn't have a great year, we may […]
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Walk It Out Wednesdays With Ranger Doffice
Walk It Out Wednesdays With Ranger Doffice
Take a refreshing break from your daily routine, unwind amidst nature's beauty, and energize your body with a brisk walk through Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. Embrace the serenity of nature while boosting your well-being, one step at a time, with Ranger Doffice. Click here or at the link below to reserve a spot.